Pelé's 1958 World Cup Final Shirt Sells for $4.9 Million
Pelé's blue jersey from the 1958 World Cup final is regarded as one of football's most valuable artifacts. At a New York auction the shirt fetched $4.
9 million, setting a new record for any football apparel. The jersey represents the moment when a 17‑year‑old Pelé scored twice to lift Brazil to its first World Cup title.
Experts say the sale highlights the growing importance of preserving football heritage and the expanding collectibles market.
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